§ Mr. TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security in what circumstances child maintenance payments can be obtained from service men posted abroad; what plans he has to review this issue; and if he will make a statement. [15544]
§ Mr. BurtChild Support rules apply equally to service personnel and civilians. Where service men are posted abroad the Child Support Agency retains jurisdiction where it appears that the absent parent maintains sufficient links with the United Kingdom to be considered 425W habitually resident here. This applies in the overwhelming majority of cases. There are no plans to review these arrangements.